THE ODD COUPLE (FEMALE VERSION)
Holyrood Amateur Theatrical Society in Neil Simon's re-working of his classic 1960s play. This time the setting is mid-1980s New York. Think big hair, padded shoulders and appalling clothes, the game is Triv, rather than poker, and the love interest is provided by two charming and innocent Spanish blokes from the apartment above. Scottish Storytelling Centre, High Street, 7.30pm, £6, 0131-556 9579
HERESY PROJECT
Stand-up comedy night with a twist – a heady mix of the weird and wonderful with a touch of darkness thrown in for good measure. Compered by Rick Holland. Jekyll and Hyde, Hanover Street, 9pm, £3, 0131-225 2022
THE THURSDAY SHOW
Join compere Raymond Mearns for an evening of comedy featuring the cream of Scottish and international talent. On the bill tonight: Owen O'Neill, John Scott, Phil Differ and Jeff O'Boyle. The Stand, York Place, 9pm, £7 (£6), 0131–558 7272
IMPROBABBLE
So zany you'd have thought they were making it up as they went along. The Outhouse, Broughton Street Lane, 8pm, £2 (£1) 0131-557 6668
SELLOTAPE plus SWIMMER ONE, FANGS
Sellotape are a four-piece band from Edinburgh, whose style is a very unique DIY 'no wave' with influences from The Fall, Sonic Youth and the likes. Swimmer One rock - in a slightly arty but very sexy kind of a way. Cabaret Voltaire, Blair Street, 7pm, free, 0131-220 6176
BROKEN FRIEND RECORD NIGHT
With Be a Familiar, Plaaydoh, Come on Gang and maybe even more, subject to confirmation. The Ark, Waterloo Place, 7.30pm, £4, 0131-228 9393
STEALER'S LAST STAND
Edinburgh's long-standing funk-rock heavyweights play their farewell gig, supported by the shiny-new Skylab and Brand New Deja Vu. A gig not to be missed! Henry's Cellar Bar, Morrison Street, 7.30pm, free, 0131-228 9393
GRACE EMILYS, PUNCH & THE APOSTLES AND REFORMATION
Your weekly live music dancing party with live bands augmented by disc spinning from the Black Spring DJs. Oh the joy of it all. The Voodoo Rooms, West Register Street, 8pm, £5, 0131-556 7060
NDAJE AFRICAN CONNECTIONS
The melting pot where African music meets the world. Special live guests tonight are Louis-jean & The Irie Rainbow - roots reggae Senegalese style, from Dakar via Berlin and Johannesburg. The Bongo Club, Holyrood Road, 11pm, £5, 0131-558 7604
OUT OF THE BEDROOM
Regular Thursday night soiree for Edinburgh newest (and oldest) songwriters. The Canons' Gait, Canongate, 8pm, free, 0131–556 4481
LATE 'N' LIVE - THE FREAKY FAMILY
Groove four-piece The Freaky Family live on stage, with guest MCs, musicians and DJ. The Jazz Bar, Chambers Street, 11.30pm, free, 0131-220 4298
BOUNCE
Weekly night of classic R&B, funky house, and dance beat from the TokyoBlu boys. Po Na Na, Frederick Street, 10.30pm, £tbc, 226 2224
BUMP
Student orientated indie night with Ritchie and Dan. Liquid Room, Victoria Street, 10.30pm-3am, £2 (£1), 0131-225 2564
ESPIONAGE
DJ G-Funk at Mata Hari playing smooth R&B. Espionage Victoria Street, 11pm, free, 0131-477 7007
KINKIE INDIE
Weekly dose of top indie tunes with a hint of ska. Citrus Club, Grindlay Street, 11pm, £5 (£2), 0131-622 7086
LIMBO
The Black Spring DJs conjure up vital live acts and new musical shapes to tease the ears and cajole the rigid limbs. This week's special guests are Grace Emilys, Punch & The Apostles and Reformation. The Voodoo Rooms, West Register Street, 8pm, £5, 0131-556 7060
ROBOPOP
Trendy Wendy and Friends with hi n-r-g electro pop music - blending classic pop tunes & electric beats. GHQ, Picardy Place, £4, 0131-550 1780
SICK NOTE
Indie and electro rarely sounds fresher than it this popular weekly club. Cabaret Voltaire, Blair Street, 11pm, 0131-220 6176
SOULED OUT
Leon Easter, Nick Watson and Master Caird take it in turns to play Motown to Northern Soul and house. Opal Lounge, George Street, 10pm, £3, 0131-226 2275
STILETTO
Busy student night. DJ Jez Hill spins all the chart hits and dance favourites. Lulu, George Street, 10pm-3am, £5, 0131-561 2245
WELCOME TO THE LATIN QUARTER
DJ Pochy plays his mix of Latin, chart and party tunes. El Barrio, Rose Street, 10pm, free, 0131-226 4311
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